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GU02 XXK

2002 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,209 mi
Last recorded60,209 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover 2550,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 XXK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 60,209 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front seat does not fold forward allowing access to rear seats

Fail 24 Sep 2019 60,209 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front seat does not fold forward allowing access to rear seats

Offside Front seat does not fold forward allowing access to rear seats

Pass 25 Oct 2018 56,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 56,010 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 52,749 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 52,749 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 49,078 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 44,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 40,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,519 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 30,946 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 30,946 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 19,055 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 18,849 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 18,849 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,415 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 18,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 17,503 miles

minor cuts in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2007 16,424 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 14,978 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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GU02 XXK is a 2002 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 50,970 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU02 XXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU02 XXK is a 2002 Rover 25, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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